WHEN I WAS about 12, my friend’s dad was hipping me to all kinds of incredible music. He gave me the 1974 Gram Parsons album Grievous Angel, which includes “Ooh Las Vegas,” a song that features some r

A monthly look at must-hear artists from all corners of the guitar world, from the roots of their sound to the tracks that matter most

Simon Neil leads a back on top Biffy ...

This month Richard Barrett embellishes some open-position chords to find that satisfying jangle

Recorded at Edward Van Halen’s fabled 5150 Studio, the latest album from Alter Bridge could very well be their most riff-laden to date

Richard Barrett is on a mission to make you a better blues player – with full audio examples and backing tracks